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== Apricot fruit == | == Apricot fruit == | ||
See also : [[Amygdalin (Laetrile)]] | See also : [[Amygdalin (Laetrile)]] | ||
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*Eight dried halves have 2 g of fiber, only 3 mg of sodium, and 325 mg of potassium—all of which help keep minerals from accumulating in urine and forming calcium oxalate stones, the most common type of [[kidney Stones (Renal Calculi)]] | *Eight dried halves have 2 g of fiber, only 3 mg of sodium, and 325 mg of potassium—all of which help keep minerals from accumulating in urine and forming calcium oxalate stones, the most common type of [[kidney Stones (Renal Calculi)]] | ||
* pectin increases viscosity and volume of stool so that it is used against [[constipation]] and [[diarrhea]]. (pectins found in apples : 1–1.5%, apricot : 1%, cherries : 0.4%, oranges : 0.5–3.5%, carrots : 1.4%, citrus peels : 30% ) | * pectin increases viscosity and volume of stool so that it is used against [[constipation]] and [[diarrhea]]. (pectins found in apples : 1–1.5%, apricot : 1%, cherries : 0.4%, oranges : 0.5–3.5%, carrots : 1.4%, citrus peels : 30% ) | ||
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Revision as of 03:57, 7 October 2011
Contents
Apricot fruit
See also : Amygdalin (Laetrile)
Special Precautions of Apricot
The benefits of Apricot are
- Eight dried halves have 2 g of fiber, only 3 mg of sodium, and 325 mg of potassium—all of which help keep minerals from accumulating in urine and forming calcium oxalate stones, the most common type of kidney Stones (Renal Calculi)
- pectin increases viscosity and volume of stool so that it is used against constipation and diarrhea. (pectins found in apples : 1–1.5%, apricot : 1%, cherries : 0.4%, oranges : 0.5–3.5%, carrots : 1.4%, citrus peels : 30% )
Medical Disclaimer
This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.
